• Akechi Katana is a strong and heavy Samurai Sword, perfect for those who are looking a for a Katana the reminds a battlefield sword   
• The Koshirae is a fatihful reproduction of a piece preserved in the Tokyo National Museum 
• Top quality sharp Katana sword, heavy and balanced, designed exclusively for the practice of Iaido, Kendo and Kenjutsu.
• Shihozume kitae 1045+1060+1095 high carbon steel clay tempered shinken blade without Bohi and real Hamon "Gunome Choji" style
• Full tang blade secured to the tsuka with two Mekugi (bamboo pins)
• Black silk Tsukaito, alternate Hineri Maki style Tsukamaki with Hishigami and black real ray skin Samegawa
• Black laquered Saya with Kurikata, Kojiri and Koiguchi made of real buffalo horn
• SUPPLIED WITHOUT SAGEO
• Supplied with a elegant burgundy cotton bag
• Perfectly balanced and suitable for beginners and experts
• This product has passed the YariNoHanzo quality control

The Akechi Katana Shinken stands as one of the most powerful and historically resonant swords in the YariNoHanzo Superior Series. Forged for martial artists and collectors who demand more than beauty alone, this katana delivers raw power, battlefield realism, and museum-grade detail.

Named after the famed samurai Akechi Mitsuhide, this sword pays tribute to the martial heritage of feudal Japan with its heavy build, thick profile, and faithful reproduction koshirae based on a piece preserved in the Tokyo National Museum. The Akechi Katana is ideal for those seeking the weight, power, and presence of a traditional battlefield sword, while maintaining superb balance for fluid movement in Iaido, Kenjutsu, and Kendo kata.

Its blade is forged using the advanced Shihozume Kitae technique, combining three types of carbon steel—1045, 1060, and 1095—to achieve a perfect balance between hardness, edge retention, and flexibility. This complex lamination method reflects the traditions of the finest Japanese swordsmiths. The blade is clay tempered, producing a beautiful and authentic Gunome Choji hamon, and is forged without bohi, adding weight and cutting power, echoing the battlefield needs of the samurai.

The blade is mounted in a full tang construction, secured with two mekugi (bamboo pins), ensuring maximum structural integrity during practice. The tsuka is wrapped in black silk tsukaito, following the Hineri Maki style over genuine black Samegawa (ray skin), with hishigami to reinforce tightness and form—an ideal configuration for intense use.

The koshirae features a sober yet powerful aesthetic that reflects its military roots. Every detail is a faithful reproduction of an original mount preserved in a Japanese national collection, making the Akechi Katana a true piece of living history.

The black lacquered saya is handcrafted and finished with real buffalo horn on the koiguchi, kojiri, and kurikata, enhancing both durability and elegance. The sword is supplied without sageo, offering freedom to personalize the mounting, and comes with an elegant burgundy cotton bag for safe storage and display.

Each Akechi Katana undergoes rigorous YariNoHanzo quality control, ensuring you receive a fully functional, sharp katana designed to meet the needs of both practitioners and collectors. With its striking weight, unmatched steel construction, and historical inspiration, the Akechi Katana stands as a masterful blend of power, performance, and tradition.